Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25 13:00 | 1 |
Simba Sports Club vs RSB Berkane
|
1-1 |
| 05/17 19:00 | 1 |
RSB Berkane vs Simba Sports Club
|
2-0 |
| 04/27 16:00 | 2 |
[2] CS Constantine vs RSB Berkane
[1]
|
1-0 |
| 04/27 13:00 | 2 |
[2] Stellenbosch FC vs Simba Sports Club
[1]
|
0-0 |
| 04/20 19:00 | 2 |
[1] FC Schonberg vs CS Constantine
[2]
|
4-0 |
| 04/20 13:00 | 2 |
[1] Simba Sports Club vs Stellenbosch FC
[2]
|
1-0 |
| 04/09 19:00 | 3 |
[1] USM Alger vs CS Constantine
[2]
|
4-5 |
| 04/09 19:00 | 3 |
[1] RSB Berkane vs ASEC Mimosas
[2] 
|
1-0 |
| 04/09 16:00 | 3 |
[1] El Zamalek vs Stellenbosch FC
[2]
|
0-1 |
| 04/09 13:00 | 3 |
[1] Simba Sports Club vs El Masry
[2] 
|
6-1 |
| 04/02 16:00 | 3 |
[2] CS Constantine vs USM Alger
[1]
|
1-1 |
| 04/02 16:00 | 3 |
[2] El Masry vs Simba Sports Club
[1]
|
2-0 |
Teams
RSB Berkane
ASEC Mimosas
USM Alger
Enyimba
Raja Casablanca
Cotonsport
Rivers United
Young Africans
Club Africain
HUSA Agadir
Supersport United
Simba Sports Club
Gor Mahia
FUS Rabat
ZESCO United
Real Bamako
AS Vita Club
AS Kigali
KCCA
FAR Rabat
Rayon Sports FC
Al Hilal Obied
Azam FC
JS Saoura
Paradou AC
CR Belouizdad
Ashanti Gold
New Star de Douala
KACM Marrakesh
Proline FC
Bandari FC
Ittihad Tanger
Al Merrikh
Hearts of Oak
APR FC
APEJES Academy
Plateau United
MAS Fes
URA
Onze Créateurs
Ulinzi Stars
BUL FC
Warri Wolves FC
ASO Chlef
Kano Pillars
MFM FC
Niger Tornadoes
AFC Leopards
Bechem FC
Wikki Tourists
Wikipedia - CAF Confederation Cup
The CAF Confederation Cup, known as the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup for sponsorship purposes, is an annual association football club competition established in 2004 and organized by CAF.
Clubs qualify for the competition based on their performance in their national leagues and cup competitions. It is the second-tier competition of African club football, ranking below the CAF Champions League. The winner of the tournament faces the winner of the aforementioned competition in the following season's CAF Super Cup.
Moroccan clubs have the highest number of victories (eight titles), followed by Tunisia with five. Morocco has the largest number of winning teams, with five clubs having won the title. The competition has been won by 14 clubs, six of which have won it more than once. RS Berkane and CS Sfaxien are the most successful clubs in the competition's history, having won the tournament three times each. RS Berkane are the current defending champions, having beaten Simba S.C. in the 2025 final.
History
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Hearts of Oak |
| 2005 | ASFAR |
| 2006 | Étoile du Sahel |
| 2007 | CS Sfaxien |
| 2008 | CS Sfaxien (2) |
| 2009 | Stade Malien |
| 2010 | FUS de Rabat |
| 2011 | MAS Fez |
| 2012 | AC Léopards |
| 2013 | CS Sfaxien (3) |
| 2014 | Al Ahly |
| 2015 | Étoile du Sahel (2) |
| 2016 | TP Mazembe |
| 2017 | TP Mazembe (2) |
| 2018 | Raja CA |
| 2019 | Zamalek |
| 2020 | RS Berkane |
| 2021 | Raja CA (2) |
| 2022 | RS Berkane (2) |
| 2023 | USM Alger |
| 2024 | Zamalek (2) |
| 2025 | RS Berkane (3) |
In 2004, CAF merged the African Cup Winners' Cup created in 1975 with the CAF Cup introduced in 1992 to form a new competition called the Confederation Cup, which has since become the secondary African club competition.
In the first edition, the Ghanaian club Hearts of Oak won the edition by beating another Ghanaian club, Asante Kotoko in the final on Penalties. The following year, Moroccan club AS FAR won the cup against Nigeria's Dolphin FC. In 2006, Tunisian club Étoile du Sahel won the cup against Moroccan AS FAR (thanks to the away goals rule).
The Tunisian club CS Sfaxien won the cup in 2007 by beating the Sudanese Al Merreikh 5 goals to 2 in aggregate score (4-2, 1-0). The following season, Club Sfaxien again won the cup against another Tunisian club, Étoile du Sahel. In 2009, Stade Malien won the edition by beating the Algerian club ES Sétif in the final, on penalties. The following season, the Moroccan club Fath Union Sport won the cup against Tunisian Club Sfaxien, winning the return match 3 to 2.
In 2011, Moroccan club Maghreb Fès defeated Tunisia's Club Africain in the final, on penalties. The following year, Congolese club AC Léopards beat Malian club Djoliba AC in the final. The 2013 edition saw CS Sfaxien win against Congolese TP Mazembe. In 2014, the Egyptian club Al Ahly obtained its first confederation cup by beating the Ivorian club Séwé FC. In 2015, Étoile du Sahel again won the cup by beating South African club Orlando Pirates. TP Mazembe achieved the double in 2016 and 2017, beating Algerian club MO Béjaïa and South African SuperSport United respectively.
Moroccan club Raja CA won in 2018 against Congolese AS Vita Club. In 2019, Zamalek SC beat Moroccan RS Berkane in the final, on Penalties.
In 2020 in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the matches were then played behind closed doors, the Moroccan club RS Berkane beat the Egyptians of Pyramids FC by the score of 1 to 0. Since this season, the final has been played in a single game. In 2021, the Moroccan club Raja CA won the cup for the second time by beating JS Kabylie in the final with a score of 2 to 1.
In 2022, Moroccan club RS Berkane won the cup for the second time, beating South African club Orlando Pirates in the final on penalties. On 3 June 2023, USM Alger became the first Algerian club to win the confederation cup after beating Young Africans in the 2023 final.
In 2024, Egyptian Giant, Zamalek SC won the cup for the second time, beating Moroccan club RS Berkane in the final on away goals rule. This was the second title for Zamalek SC after their win over the same team back in 2019, which made Zamalek SC the second most successful team after CS Sfaxien with 3 titles. On 25 May 2025, RS Berkane won its third title after defeating Simba S.C. in the final, becoming the joint-most successful club in the tournament’s history. This victory places the Moroccan side alongside Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien, with both clubs now holding a record three titles each.
The tournament features a diverse array of clubs from across the African continent, showcasing the rich footballing talent and passionate fanbases of various nations. Teams compete in a knockout format, beginning with a series of preliminary rounds, followed by group stages, and culminating in the knockout rounds leading to the final.
The CAF Confederations Cup not only highlights the competitive spirit of African football but also offers clubs the opportunity to gain international recognition and prestige. The tournament has seen a variety of champions, with clubs from countries such as Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa frequently making their mark.
In addition to the thrilling matches and intense rivalries, the CAF Confederations Cup plays a crucial role in the development of football in Africa, fostering talent and promoting the sport across the continent. Fans can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with passionate supporters, showcasing the unique cultures and traditions of African football.
As clubs vie for the coveted trophy, the CAF Confederations Cup continues to be a celebration of skill, determination, and the unifying power of football in Africa.